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Distance from Cairo to Buenos Aires

Straight line

11,806 km
7,336 mi · 6,375 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 15 h 15 min

Direction

WSW 239°
initial bearing

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How far is Cairo from Buenos Aires?

Cairo (Egypt) and Buenos Aires (Argentina) are very far apart: 11,806 km in a straight line, that is 7,336 miles or 6,375 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

There is no continuous road route between Cairo and Buenos Aires, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Cairo, Buenos Aires lies to the south-west (initial bearing 239°). The route crosses from Egypt into Argentina. The halfway point is at -3.2046°, -12.1322°.

A direct flight would take about 15 h 15 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Cairo from Buenos Aires?

The straight-line distance between Cairo and Buenos Aires is 11,806 km (7,336 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Buenos Aires from Cairo?

Buenos Aires is to the south-west of Cairo, at an initial bearing of 239°.

How long is the flight from Cairo to Buenos Aires?

A direct flight would take about 15 h 15 min at an average cruising speed of 800 km/h.

How is the distance calculated?

The straight-line distance is computed on the WGS84 ellipsoid with the Vincenty formula, accurate to the metre. The road distance comes from OpenStreetMap roads.